Exterior trims

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive exterior component design and validation for automotive programs in Chennai.

The role requires hands-on CATIA V5/Team Centre work, and strong communication across global teams to ensure design intent and manufacturing feasibility. The ideal candidate will contribute to design integrity, participate in supplier interactions, and support pre-production activities with a strong emphasis on quality tools and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to plan teamwork and prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Good Knowledge of Product Design for exterior components and materials.
• Experience with GD&T, DVA, DVP, DFMEA, PPIR quality tools.
• Support vehicle launches and ECN/ECR management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across international locations.
• Hands-on CATIA V5/Team Centre experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Team Centre PLM

Microsoft Office (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Area of Responsibility

• Good Knowledge of Product Design, of Exterior Components Like Bumpers (Preferred), Ducts, Spoilers, Wheel arch Liners, Heat Shields & their Materials, Manufacturing Process & Tooling Concepts
• Should have knowledge of Exterior Regulations & Packaging Requirements.
• Should be able to establish teamwork plan & define priority of work.
• Must have experience in Quality Control tools like GD&T DVA, DVP, DFMEA, PPIR.
• Ensure sub-system meets attribute requirements, Durability, Thermal, Weight, Cost etc.
• Should be able to Support vehicle launch and pre-production builds. ECN / ECR management.
• Need to support on Prototype part Delivery to confirm Assembly Function or Commodity Validation.
• Should be able to communicate effectively with cross functional teams across international locations.
• Hands of Experience on Catia V5/Team Centre.
• knowledge of Problem-solving Techniques, Root cause analysis will be preferred.
• Experience in Supplier management like APQP documents, Cost & timing Reviews will be preferred.

Experience in OEM to lead commodity will be an added advantage

Essential:

• Extensive experience in using CATIA V5/V6, PLM (TCE)
• Good all-round design skills which must include experience of working on at least one or two of Exterior trims Project
• Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector.
• Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels,
• PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc Experience in OEM to lead commodity will be an added advantage.